Police investigation: Command officer now on leave

A group of protesters gathered at City Hall on Monday, calling for action to be taken in reinstating independent oversight of the Omaha Police Department.

Earlier, Omaha police said a command officer was placed on leave in connection with an investigation into a controversial arrest that was caught on video.

Two other officers are also on administrative leave and two additional officers were temporarily reassigned.

The investigation stems from a March 21 incident at 33rd and Seward streets, which resulted in allegations that police used excessive force in subduing Octavius Johnson. Video taken from a neighboring home was posted online.